Intermediate I&C Engineer

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Downtown Vancouver office

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Tetra Tech seeks an Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our I&C team in Vancouver, BC. You will develop and implement PLC, HMI, and DCS systems for industrial facilities, contributing to control strategies and system integration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Instrumentation & Controls with a BC-registered P.Eng and 5–10 years of relevant experience, including PLC/PAC/DCS design and commissioning. A hybrid work model and strong collaboration are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Instrumentation & Controls or related field and P.Eng. designation in BC.
• 5–10 years progressive experience as an instrumentation & controls engineer.
• Experience with PLC, PAC, DCS design, programming, and commissioning.
• Experience with major vendors (Schneider, Rockwell) preferred.
• Ability to specify and procure control system hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies and input to P&IDs, control specs, and commissioning plans.
• Design and integrate automation systems (PLC, HMI, DCS, networks).
• Participate in control panel design, BOMs, wiring, and programming.
• Perform FAT, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Gather field data, prepare drawings, estimate costs, and support schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers across disciplines.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

DCS systems

Control system specs

P&ID input

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Controls

P.Eng. in BC

Tools

Schneider/Modicon

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to our I&C team based in Vancouver, BC .

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Pipelines and Refineries
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Water Treatment

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Develop control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
• Design, specification and integration of complete automation systems including PLC, HMI, DCS, and communication networks.
• Participation in control panel design and generation of bill of materials, cabling, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Performing FAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Collect field information, equipment specification, drawing development, material take-offs, cost estimate input, schedule input, HAZOP participation, code review, technical studies, report preparation, commissioning, operator and maintenance staff training.
• Work independently on Instrumentation & Controls design as an integrated member of an interdisciplinary design team.
• Coordinate activities with Project Managers and Technical Engineers of all disciplines.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Controls or a related field.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer / Technologist preferred.
• Prior experience in Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Mining, Natural Gas, Power Generation, or Pulp & Paper sectors considered an asset.
• Experience designing, programming, and commissioning PLC, PAC, and/or DCS-based control systems using industry-standard platforms.
• Experience with major control system vendors (e.g., Schneider/Modicon, Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley) preferred.
• Ability to specify, select, and procure control system hardware and software.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), HMI development, and industrial network design and implementation.
• Formal training from control system vendors and/or industry software tools considered an asset.
• Experience producing instrumentation and control deliverables, including junction box (JB), PLC/DCS I/O, and loop drawings.
• Experience with instrumentation design considered an asset.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to changing project scope.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration and client interface.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

The salary range for this position is $10 0,000 to $125,000 per year . Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to:education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

Merit-based financial rewards.

• We have embraced a hybrid culture. Work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver .
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech may use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, and assist in selecting applicants for this position based on job-related criteria. However, a human decision-maker will decide who moves forward throughout every stage of the hiring process.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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